According to the National Health Services (NHS), “Pericarditis is a relatively common heart condition. Around 5% of all admissions to accident and emergency (A&E) departments for severe chest pain are diagnosed as pericarditis. Pericarditis tends to be more common in men than women. It can affect people of all ages but mostly occurs in adults.”

There are no standard guidelines to avoid pericarditis as many form of pericarditis cannot be prevented, but you can take preventive measures against pericarditis caused by viral infections.

Wash your hands often, maintain good hygiene, never neglect the slightest signs of cold and cough and take all the immunisations, suggested by your physician.

The prevention of trauma-related pericarditis needs you to be vigilant for any form of chest injury while driving (always wear a seat belt) or playing a contact sport (wear a chest-protection equipment).

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